TransCore Link Logistics launches new rating tool

  TORONTO, Ont. – TransCore Link Logistics has released a new truckload rating tool called Rate Index for the Canadian trucking industry, the company announced today. According to TransCore, Rate…

Webinar: Is Your Private Truck Fleet an Asset or Liability?

TORONTO, ON -- A 45-minute webinar, hosted by Canada Cartage, will walk you through what the fleet outsourcing company says are the factors you should consider when determining the best private fleet model to support your strategic and growth objectives.

Heavy-Truck Orders Unexpectedly Down, Medium-Duty Strong

BLOOMINGTON and COLUMBUS, IN -- Orders in North American for new Class 8 trucks during October increased well above a month ago, hitting the highest level since February, but are significantly weaker when compared to the same time last year, according to two new preliminary reports.

B.C. Facing Trucking, Other Labor Shortages in Future

VANCOUVER, BC -- A new labor market forecast released this week shows increasing challenges ahead in key occupations in British Columbia in the next five to 10 years, including an expected shortage drivers, managers, maintenance and other key people in trucking.

Truckload Rating Tool Introduced for Canada

TORONTO, ON -- TransCore Link Logistics has released for Canadian trucking operations a full-featured truckload spot rate tool based on actual transactions between shippers, brokers, and carriers.

October preliminary net orders for Classes 5-8 improve month-over-month

COLUMBUS, Ind. – ACT Research said that the preliminary order numbers for Classes 5-8 in October were up 14% from September 2015, but down 30% year-over-year. At 25,200 units in…

Trucking HR Canada names panelists speaking at 2016 Women with Drive Summit

OTTAWA, Ont. – Trucking HR Canada’s 2016 Women with Drive Summit will be filled with female experts in the trucking industry, according to organizers. Kelli Saunders of Morai Logistics will…

Kriska to acquire Transpro Freight Systems

PRESCOTT, Ont. – Kriska announced today that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire shares of Transpro Freight Systems, based in Milton,…

Manitoulin Transport opens new location in Winnipeg

  WINNIPEG, Man. – Manitoulin Transport announced today that it has opened a new transportation terminal in Winnipeg next to its formal terminal which is now closed. The new terminal…

Kriska Purchasing Transpro Freight Systems

PRESCOTT and MILTON, ON - Trucking company Kriska Transportation Group Ltd. announced Tuesday it signed a letter of intent to acquire the shares of fellow Ontario-based carrier Transpro Freight Systems Ltd., based in Milton.

Manitoulin Opens New Manitoba Terminal Amid Freight Growth

WINNIPEG, MB - Manitoulin Transport announced on Tuesday it has opened a newly built terminal located in Winnipeg, as it expects to see continued freight growth.

Time Running Out to Nominate a Highway Hero

AKRON, OH -- Do you know a truck driver who risked life and limb to save someone? If so, one company wants to hear the story and soon.

Long-time maintenance professional Terry Richardson passes away

HAMILTON, Ont. — Terry Richardson, a long-time ATSSA member and past chair of the Canadian Fleet Maintenance Seminar, has passed away after a battle with cancer. He died Oct. 30…

US fleet sentiment remains strong

COLUMBUS, Ohio — US fleets are planning to continue ordering new equipment in 2016 at a pace similar to 2015, according to the latest Fleet Sentiment Report from CK Commercial…

Major Hurdle Cleared for In-Transit Shipments

ROCKY VIEW, AB -- There is much joy in at least one part of trucking following news that the ability of carriers from both Canada and U.S. to conduct in-transit shipments through the other country is close to being achieved.